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Location : Yakima County - Union Gap, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 23DOT-SCR-50909
Department: Dept. of Transportation
Division: South Central Region
Opening Date: 09/26/2023
Closing Date: 10/11/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
About WSDOT
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is the steward of an integrated, multimodal transportation system that helps to ensure people and goods move safely and efficiently throughout the state. In addition to building, maintaining, and operating the state highway system, WSDOT operates the largest ferry system in the nation, manages the world's longest floating bridge, and recently completed the world's widest tunneling project.
The Opportunity
WSDOT is currently seeking a Transportation Engineer 3 In- Training in Union Gap, WA. This position is a critical part of the South-Central Region's Program Management (PM) Office. This position performs an essential role in ensuring the timely delivery and reporting of SCR's highway construction program. This position's responsibilities include supervising Project Control staff in the entering and maintaining of accurate project data in current program management systems, such as the Capital Program Management System (CPMS) and Transportation Executive Information System (TEIS) as well as the agency accounting system (TRAINS) and databases. Oversight, management, and monitoring of project funds, spending plans and actuals spent. Regular communication with project and reporting offices as per potential and actual changes to scope, schedule, and budget. The person in this position must recognize inconsistencies, review the work of others for accuracy, and provide timely answers for urgent program
management related questions from Supervisor, Manager, Region, and HQ staff.
What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, you will:Complete group closures and Work Order closures including WOAs to balance to actuals. Review and Update Federal fund unbilled weekly reports. Federal Aid Participation Agreement (FAPA) End date reviews and updates Review and Update O-line report - monthly. Review of updates sent out for quarterly aging sheets. Review and process Construction Contract Financial Authorization (CCFA) and Adjust to Award (A2A) Work Order. Assist with book building by reviewing projects scopes, schedules, and budgets, and entering the data into CPMS. Review all Project Change Management requests, submit change management language to supervisor/manager and then manage the update of CPMS with scope, schedule, or budget changes as approved. Monitor spending for projects and report discrepancies and variances to supervisor and managers. Qualifications
Please note this position has been approved for in-training. Candidates will be considered as a Transportation Engineer 2 or Transportation Engineer 3, depending on qualifications.
Required qualifications at the level:
Required qualifications at the level:
It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:
Check out this video to learn more:
Why WSDOT
How to Apply
Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the "Work Experience" portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.
To be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:
Please click the "APPLY" button to proceed. Note that you will be prompted to either sign in or create an account. This step is required in order to submit an application to this opportunity.
WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. All persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity, are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed Recruiter via email.
Contact us
For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter S. Fields at Please be sure to reference 23DOT-SCR-50909 in the subject line.
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in...
Location : Yakima County - Union Gap, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 23DOT-SCR-50909
Department: Dept. of Transportation
Division: South Central Region
Opening Date: 09/26/2023
Closing Date: 10/11/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
About WSDOT
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is the steward of an integrated, multimodal transportation system that helps to ensure people and goods move safely and efficiently throughout the state. In addition to building, maintaining, and operating the state highway system, WSDOT operates the largest ferry system in the nation, manages the world's longest floating bridge, and recently completed the world's widest tunneling project.
The Opportunity
WSDOT is currently seeking a Transportation Engineer 3 In- Training in Union Gap, WA. This position is a critical part of the South-Central Region's Program Management (PM) Office. This position performs an essential role in ensuring the timely delivery and reporting of SCR's highway construction program. This position's responsibilities include supervising Project Control staff in the entering and maintaining of accurate project data in current program management systems, such as the Capital Program Management System (CPMS) and Transportation Executive Information System (TEIS) as well as the agency accounting system (TRAINS) and databases. Oversight, management, and monitoring of project funds, spending plans and actuals spent. Regular communication with project and reporting offices as per potential and actual changes to scope, schedule, and budget. The person in this position must recognize inconsistencies, review the work of others for accuracy, and provide timely answers for urgent program
management related questions from Supervisor, Manager, Region, and HQ staff.
What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, you will:
- Prepare, submit, and review multiple types and kinds of simple and complex work orders.
- Enter and maintain project information in various Program Management Systems such as:
- Capital Program Management System (CPMS)
- Federal Aid Tracking System (FATs)
- Transportation Executive Information System (TEIS)
- Agency Accounting system (TRAINS).
Please note this position has been approved for in-training. Candidates will be considered as a Transportation Engineer 2 or Transportation Engineer 3, depending on qualifications.
Required qualifications at the level:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or closely related field.
- Two (2) years of experience as a Transportation Engineer 1, Transportation Technician 3, Bridge Engineer 1, or equivalent.
Required qualifications at the level:
- One (1) year of experience as a Transportation Engineer 2, Bridge Engineer 2, or Transportation Planning Specialist 2, or equivalent such as a Construction Manager, Design or Civil Engineer.
- Possess a Valid State Driver's License.
- Knowledge of engineering principles, practices, and methods and the ability to apply them to engineering problems.
- Knowledge of the basic principles of budgeting and project scheduling.
- Ability to supervise, evaluate, provide leadership, direction, mentor, and train individuals and diverse teams composed of Engineers and Technicians.
- Ability to read, interpret, and understand contract plans, specifications, and estimates.
- Handle multiple and changing assignments, proactively manage own workload and plan/oversee the work of others, complete tasks by scheduled deadlines while accommodating unexpected work on short notice.
It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:
- A Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Two (2) years of experience as a Transportation Engineer 2 or equivalent.
- One (1) year or more of experience organizing and manipulating data in spreadsheets or similar such as MS Excel utilizing basic to advanced formulas and functions.
- One (1) year or more of experience in data organization, assembly, review and accurate entry into a program or system.
- Experience in programs and reporting software such as COGNOS, TEIS, FIRS, TRAINS, FATS, and CPMS or equivalent programs to analyze data, forecast expenditures, and build complex reports.
- Experience in program management or program administration.
- Experience in Transportation Engineering disciplines such as design, construction, planning, scoping, surveying, or similar.
- Knowledge of WSDOT project development process and policies.
- This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
- This position is eligible for remote work up to 100%, per supervisor approval.
- In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position. For union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in of the Washington Administrative Code.
- WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system. For more information, please visit
Check out this video to learn more:
Why WSDOT
- Work-Life Balance - We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals' lifestyle.
- Paid Leave - In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees may earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
- Tuition Assistance - Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
- Plan For Your Future - WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to for more information.
How to Apply
Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the "Work Experience" portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.
To be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:
- An attached Resume outlining your experience to date.
- An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
- Contact details for a minimum of three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. NOTE: This information may be entered in the "References" section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.
Please click the "APPLY" button to proceed. Note that you will be prompted to either sign in or create an account. This step is required in order to submit an application to this opportunity.
WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. All persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity, are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed Recruiter via email.
Contact us
For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter S. Fields at Please be sure to reference 23DOT-SCR-50909 in the subject line.
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in...
